My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

A straightforward half day at My Son, the temple valley of the ancient Champa Kingdom: a traditional Apsara dance, then a guided walk among the brick temples. Morning or afternoon, by private car.

Photo: Chainwit / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Highlights

• My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and the most important site of the Champa Kingdom
• A traditional Apsara dance performance
• The Cham brick temples, rebuilt in the 7th century with a building technique that is still not fully understood
• Choose a morning or an afternoon departure

Itinerary

1. 8:00 AM or 1:00 PMDepart by car for My Son Sanctuary, set in a green valley ringed by mountains.
2. Watch a traditional Apsara dance performance.
3. Explore the Cham temple group with your guide. The first temples here were wooden and burned down in the 6th century; in the 7th century King Sambhuvarman rebuilt them in locally made brick.
4. Return to your hotel by car.

Route map

1. Hoi An Old Town
2. My Son Sanctuary
3. Back to Hoi An

A round trip by car. The drive takes about an hour each way.

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What’s included

Prices

Good to know

• There is a fair amount of walking on uneven paths with little shade: bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
• The morning departure is cooler and usually quieter.
• Prices are per person and need at least 2 guests. Taxes and service charges may be added: the quote we send you shows the final total before you confirm.

Cancellation

• Cancellation terms depend on the operator and the date. We send them in writing with your quote, before you confirm.
• Nothing is charged when you send the booking form.